Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye

Yakup Polat; Karçiçeği Gerger; Şevket Alp; Nesibe Ebru Kafkas

doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702

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Van (Türkiye) Doğal Syringa vulgaris L. Genotiplerinde Çiçek Uçucu Organik Bileşik (VOC) Bileşimlerinin Karakterizasyonu

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, Syringa vulgaris L. türüne ait yaprak ve çiçeklerdeki uçucu organik bileşiklerin profile (VOC’ler), gri uçlu katı faz mikroekstraksiyon (SPME) yöntemi ve GC–MS analizi kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Toplam 52 adet uçucu bileşik belirlenmiş olup bunlar 13 alkol, 8 aldehit, 3 ester, 1 asit, 2 keton, 15 terpen ve 10 diğer bileşikten oluşmaktadır. Alkol (%23.63–49.53) ve aldehitler (%33.42–49.50) en baskın grupları oluşturmuş; 1-hekzanol, benzil alkol, E-2-hekzenal, heksanal ve lilak aldehit B başlıca bileşenler olarak belirlenmiştir. α-pinene, β-bourbonene ve pentadekan gibi terpenler de önemli düzeyde tespit edilmiş; citronellyl butyrate ve Z-3-hexenyl formate gibi esterler ise belirli genotiplerde görülmüştür. E-2-hekzenal ve 1-heksanol gibi temel uçucular genotipe bağlı değişim göstermiş; bu durum çeşide özgü aroma profillerini yansıtmaktadır. Bulgular, Syringa türleri üzerine yapılan önceki çalışmalarla uyumlu olup, baskın uçucu bileşiklerin bitki organları arasında stabil olduğunu göstermektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, S. vulgaris’in aromatik bileşimi hakkında önemli bilgiler sunmakta; süs bitkisi, farmakolojik kullanım ve peyzaj uygulamaları için potansiyelini ortaya koymakta ve gelecekte yapılacak çeşit seçimi ile uçucu yağ üretimine yönelik çalışmalara kaynak oluşturacaktır.

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Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye

Abstract

This study investigated the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in leaves and flowers of Syringa vulgaris L. using the gray solid-phase microextraction (SPME) method combined with GC–MS analysis. A total of 52 volatile compounds were identified, including 13 alcohols, 8 aldehydes, 3 esters, 1 acid, 2 ketones, 15 terpenes, and 10 other compounds. Alcohols (23.63–49.53%) and aldehydes (33.42–49.50%) were the dominant groups, with 1-hexanol, benzyl alcohol, E-2-hexenal, hexanal, and lilac aldehyde B being the major contributors. Terpenes such as α-pinene, β-bourbonene, and pentadecane were also significant, while esters like citronellyl butyrate and Z-3-hexenyl formate were detected in specific genotypes. Key volatiles, including E-2-hexenal and 1-hexanol, exhibited genotype-dependent variation, reflecting cultivar-specific aroma profiles. The results were consistent with previous studies on lilac species, indicating stability of dominant volatiles across plant organs. These findings provide valuable insights into the aromatic composition of S. vulgaris, highlighting its potential for ornamental, pharmacological, and landscape applications, as well as serving as a basis for future cultivar selection and essential oil production.

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Green-House Growing and Treatment, Horticultural Production (Other)

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Yakup Polat ^*
0000-0002-5831-8199
Türkiye

Karçiçeği Gerger
0009-0000-3407-9907
Türkiye

Şevket Alp
0000-0002-9552-4848
Türkiye

Nesibe Ebru Kafkas
0000-0003-3412-5971
Türkiye

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November 18, 2025

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May 25, 2026

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https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702

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Polat, Y., Gerger, K., Alp, Ş., & Kafkas, N. E. (2026). Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702

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1.Polat Y, Gerger K, Alp Ş, Kafkas NE. Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702

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Polat, Yakup, Karçiçeği Gerger, Şevket Alp, and Nesibe Ebru Kafkas. 2026. “Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa Vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702.

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Polat Y, Gerger K, Alp Ş, Kafkas NE (October 1, 2026) Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi Advanced Online Publication

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[1]Y. Polat, K. Gerger, Ş. Alp, and N. E. Kafkas, “Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye”, KSU J. Agric Nat., no. Advanced Online Publication, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702.

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Polat, Yakup - Gerger, Karçiçeği - Alp, Şevket - Kafkas, Nesibe Ebru. “Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa Vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi. Advanced Online Publication (October 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702.

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1.Polat Y, Gerger K, Alp Ş, Kafkas NE. Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026. doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702.

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Polat, Yakup, et al. “Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa Vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication, Oct. 2026, doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702.

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1.Yakup Polat, Karçiçeği Gerger, Şevket Alp, Nesibe Ebru Kafkas. Characterization of Floral VOC Composition in Natural Syringa vulgaris L. Genotypes from Van, Türkiye. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026 Oct. 1;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1824702

Van (Türkiye) Doğal Syringa vulgaris L. Genotiplerinde Çiçek Uçucu Organik Bileşik (VOC) Bileşimlerinin Karakterizasyonu

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